Originally Posted by
tail wheel
There are continuing high numbers of very good mature age applicants for apprentice positions. Sadly, in the Modern Awards FWA have set the wage for mature age apprentices so high that tradies are reluctant engage with this group.
Coupled with the getting rid of any that will/can not cut it, after the probation period. With increasing wage cost over 3-3.5 years until end of apprenticeship.
In the new World of 145 employment, apprentices should also be "performance based"